NC0000639_NOV2022LV0886_20221129

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. RISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Henry Needham
Sapona Yarns LLC
PO Box 128
Cedar Falls, NC 27230-0128
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 29, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LV-0886
Permit No. NC0000639
Sapona Manufacturing Company
Randolph County
Dear Mr. Needham:
A review of the July 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation:
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 7/13/2022 400 600 Daily Maximum Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Jesse Barnes of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-776-9800.
Sincerely,
DocuSiiggned by:
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Wlnstoo-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Svrte 300 1 Wlnsmn-Salem, Noah Carolina 27105
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